Glossary C
Glossary C
Congenital problems refers to problems or defects that originate during prenatal development in the womb.
Congenital syphilis refers to a syphilis infection acquired by an infant from the mother during pregnancy; a syphilis infection in a newborn baby resulting from transmission from an infected mother.
Congestive heart failure refers to a condition occurring when cardiac output and the ability of the heart to contract severely decline, making the heart enlarge, increasing pressure to the veins, and making the body swell.
According to Carl Rogers congruence refers to the match between an individual’s inner feelings and outer display.
Congruence model is a term used in Kahana’s model which is the notion that people need to find the environment in which they fit and that meets their needs the best.
Conjoined twins refer to twins who are born physically joined together.
Conjoint family therapy refers to a form of family therapy in which one therapist meets with the entire family at the same time.